Human Rights Commissioners Probed on Definition of Woman: Inquiry

Liberal and One Nation senators have scrutinised human rights commissioners over their interpretation of discrimination law at recent parliamentary hearings.

Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash asks questions at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 10, 2025. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

Liberal and One Nation senators have scrutinised human rights commissioners over their interpretation of discrimination law during recent parliamentary hearings.

The landmark Giggle v Tickle appeal judgment, handed down earlier in May by the Federal Court, has resulted in a surge of campaigning by conservative or right-leaning parties.